That's right! According to Jillian Michaels web page, 30 minutes of sex burns 70 calories. That may not seem like much, but it depends on your routine. Just think, losing weight having FUN? That's an awesome way to get motivated.
Not in the mood?
There are other activities that are fun, where you don't have to go to the gym. Here's some great calorie burners:
Basketball: Even just shooting at the basket and playing horse, keep away or some such game, can burn up to 461 calories for 30 minutes. Now, that's a workout! This is my favorite, because it is fun, challenging, and it burns so many calories!
Yoga: 230 calories for 30 minutes, but even if you think that's not enough, yoga will strengthen you and build muscle. It also helps immensely with balance, which is important in your older ages. Why? You don't want to fall and break a hip, do you?
Biking: 230 calories for 30 minutes. That's on a 0-10 MPH pace. Of course, it goes up from there.
Bowling: 219 calories for 30 minutes. Not bad, considering that you usually stay at the bowling alley for well over 30 minutes.
Swimming: 334 calories for 30 minutes at a light pace. Faster paces can burn up to 564 calories for 30 minutes. All-time favorite exercise. (Besides the title. :)
So, check it out ... What do you do on the weekends? Are you a couch potato? Are you active already? What's stopping us from having fun, just because we have gotten older? Get out there and swim, go for a bike ride, and play basketball. Do some yoga for strengthening and building muscle.
Going to do my Jillian yoga right now.
